Cardiff city centre road closures
- North Road between Boulevard de Nantes and Kingsway.
- Kingsway from North Road to Duke Street.
- Duke Street throughout its length.
- Castle Street throughout its length.
- Wood Street between Westgate Street and St Mary Street.
- St Mary Street from Custom House Street to High Street.
What roads are closed for Cardiff Marathon?
Road closures
- King Edward VII (from the junction with Boulevard de Nantes to the junction with City Hall Road and from the junction with Corbett Road to the junction with City Hall Road)
- Museum Avenue from the closed end with Corbett Road to the junction with Gorsedd Gardens Road.
- Gorsedd Gardens Road.
Why is Castle Street in Cardiff closed?
Castle Street was shut to traffic during the Covid pandemic in summer 2020, later reopening to buses and taxis, then to all traffic. The Welsh government has now called on the city’s council to find alternatives to cut pollution. The council said its cabinet will take a permanent decision by early 2023.
Is Westgate Street Cardiff closed?
Showing only service updates for Westgate Street, NW-bound. No reported disruptions at the moment.
What roads are closed on Sunday in Cardiff?
10 September 2022
- Gorsedd Gardens Road from the junction with Park Place.
- Museum Avenue from the junction with College Road down to City Hall.
- King Edward VII Avenue up to the Glamorgan Building.
- City Hall Road in its entirety.
- Kingsway from the junction with North Road to the junction with Duke Street.
Can you drive down St Mary’s Street Cardiff?
Restrictions will be put in place on Lower St Mary Street,Westgate Streetand Wood Street. While buses, taxis, cyclists and pedestrians will be allowed access, private vehicles will only be allowed access to car parks and for deliveries. Residents living on these streets will be able to access their property.
Why is Western Avenue closed?
The closure is needed due to construction on the Acton to Wood Lane cycleway. The scheme will provide 3.5km of shared use and cycle track at footway level on the southern side of the A40/Western Avenue.
Can I drive through Castle Street Cardiff?
General traffic will be permitted in both directions and the bi-directional cycleway will remain. To do this, there will be a short period of enabling works. The enabling works will begin early September 2021 and Castle Street should be fully re-open by the end of October 2021.
What shops have closed down in Cardiff?
Here are all of the businesses that have closed on the streets in the last five years, and what replaced them.
- Artigiano/ Tim Hortons – empty unit.
- Caffe Nero/ Woodlands Farm Store – now Boba Time.
- Cath Kidston – soon to be The Ivy Asia.
- Clive Ranger/ Nine Yards – now Mooboo Bubble Tea.
Is Debenhams Cardiff still open?
There are still no plans for what will replace the huge Debenhams unit in Cardiff city centre a year after the company announced it would close all of its shops for good. The Cardiff branch closed its doors last May – four months after the company announced all stores would shut.
Can I drive down Westgate Street in Cardiff?
Access via Westgate Street will be from the north only for St Mary Street, Guildhall Place, Golate y Gwter, Wharton Street and Bakers Row. Vehicle access from the south will no longer be permitted via Westgate Street. An alternative route is available via Clare Street to the west.
Is House of Fraser Cardiff closing down?
Seen as Cwmbran Centre’s flagship store, the shop has a long history in the town having been on the site for 58 years. Its departure means the House of Fraser store in Cardiff city centre will be the only one left in Wales.
Why is YHA Cardiff closed?
The sale of YHA Cardiff Central comes at a critical time for YHA. The enforced closure of our network of properties during the pandemic has led to a loss of 80% of our income which, despite welcome support from both the Welsh and UK Governments, has resulted in a cash loss of over £10million so far this financial year.
Is driving in Cardiff hard?
Driving in Wales is very easy. It can get a little complicated in Cardiff city centre with funny junctions, but nothing to worry about. Your problem with the Royal Hotel is that to my knowledge there is no car parking at all there (can’t think where it might be if there is!).
Is driving in Cardiff easy?
Cardiff, Wales’s capital, just misses out on a spot in the top 10 easiest areas to pass your driving test, with a pass rate of 57.42%, which puts it in 12th. The lowest pass rate in Wales belongs to Wrexham, where 48% of the tests taken since April 2020 have been passed.
What time do traffic wardens finish in Cardiff?
From traffic wardens to civil parking enforcement officers
They will work from 7am-10pm, seven days a week, unlike the previous hours of traffic wardens – 8am-6pm on weekdays only.
What is the busiest street in Cardiff?
1: Fabian Way / East Bank Way
- Fabian Way / East Bank Way.
- Oystermouth Road / West Way / Dunvant Place.
- A465 (at M4 junction 43)
- A4067 / Ffordd Cwm Tawe / Neath Road.
- Carmarthen Road.
- Fabian Way (at Langdon Road)
- Dyfatty Street / New Cut Road / Bridge Street.
What is the main shopping street in Cardiff?
Queen Street is where shoppers will find Cardiff’s main pedestrianised shopping street. Queen Street runs from the Capitol Shopping Centre in the east side to historic Cardiff Castle on the west side.
Where is the best view in Cardiff?
Viewpoints in Cardiff
- Garth Hill. About: Locals will know all about The Garth, which is a famous viewpoint with a small peak just 8 miles outside Cardiff’s city centre.
- Penarth Head.
- Cardiff Castle.
- Cardiff Bay Barrage.
- Llandaff Cathedral Bell Tower.
Why is Moorebank Avenue closed?
MOOREBANK:Moorebank Avenue is closed in both directions at Moorebank between Heathcote Road and the M5 due to a multi vehicle accident near the intersection of the M5. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or use Heathcote Road as an alternative route.
Why is A406 closed?
A406 North Circular Road Both Directions at the junction of A41 Hendon Way Brent Cross Interchange – Lane closures are in place for Cadent Gas works.